Patent №
US 7,460,884
Granted
2008-12-02
Filed 2005
Owner
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
+1 more
Lab
AI components
2
vision · hardware
Assignment
Recorded
Dataset
AIPD
2023_r1 edition
Application
11170545
Multi-modal, multi-lingual devices can be employed to consolidate numerous items including, but not limited to, keys, remote controls, image capture devices, audio recorders, cellular telephone functionalities, location/direction detectors, health monitors, calendars, gaming devices, smart home inputs, pens, optical pointing devices or the like. For example, a corner of a cellular telephone can be used as an electronic pen. Moreover, the device can be used to snap multiple pictures stitching them together to create a panoramic image. A device can automate ignition of an automobile, initiate appliances, etc. based upon relative distance. The device can provide for near to eye capabilities for enhanced image viewing. Multiple cameras/sensors can be provided on a single device to provide for stereoscopic capabilities. The device can also provide assistance to blind, privacy, etc. by consolidating services.
AI classification
Ownership
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
assignment · 162490493
MEDIATEK, INC.
assignment · 236390360
Assignors
SINCLAIR, MICHAEL J., KONG, YUAN, ZHANG, ZHENGYOU
On an employer assignment, the assignors are typically the inventors.